Approval rates
The approval rate for Richard J. Kallsnick is based on 303 decisions on record since 2016. When evaluating this figure, compare it against the broader bench at the Tulsa hearing office, where approval rates for judges with records since 2016 range from 37% to 81%. This range provides context for how different adjudicators have approached their dockets. Aggregate rates describe past decisions, not predictions for your individual hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Kallsnick. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 30, 2016. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Kallsnick's docket. Annual rates fluctuate with the mix of cases SSA assigns; the longer-run pattern is more informative than any single year.
Decision pattern
The data for Richard J. Kallsnick covers 303 decisions on record starting in 2016. During this period, the approval rate was 62%. Because this record reflects a specific window of activity, it provides a consistent view of past decision-making patterns. This stability helps you understand the historical context of your hearing.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Kallsnick's bench. Judge-specific preparation guidance requires a corpus of public Appeals Council decisions involving each judge, which we haven't built yet.
- Bring a clean treating-physician record. Longitudinal primary-care or specialist notes spanning the disability period, with consistent symptom documentation, are typically the strongest evidence at hearing. A single month's records usually aren't enough.
- Don't rely on consultative exams alone. If your medical evidence is built primarily around a one-time CE finding, expect detailed questioning. Supplement with treating-source statements where possible.
- Prepare for daily-activity questions. Have honest, specific answers about a typical day. Answers that conflict with the medical record (in either direction) tend to hurt credibility.
- Expect transferable-skills probing. A vocational expert will usually testify about jobs available to someone with your limitations. Your representative should be prepared to cross-examine.
About the Tulsa hearing office
Richard J. Kallsnick's most recent office on record is the Tulsa hearing office, with decisions there through September 2016. This office serves claimants in the Oklahoma region and maintains a bench of 15 judges. You can generally expect a standard hearing process focused on the medical and vocational evidence presented in your file. You can see the Tulsa hearing office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Tulsa
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 15 judges whose most recent office on record is the Tulsa hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 37% to 81%. This variation across the bench highlights why preparation is vital regardless of the specific judge assigned to your case.
Approval rates change with a lawyer
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37. The 3× gap is a population-wide average across all judges; individual outcomes vary.
Frequently asked questions
Richard J. Kallsnick has an approval rate of 62% on record since 2016. This sits within the range of 37% to 81% seen among the 15 judges whose most recent office on record is the Tulsa hearing office. An attorney can help you understand how to present your evidence effectively for this specific bench.
The approval rate for Richard J. Kallsnick was 62% based on the 303 decisions on record since 2016. This consistency provides a stable baseline for understanding past outcomes. A qualified attorney can help you evaluate how this pattern might relate to your specific claim.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because assignment is random, it is important to be prepared for any judge by working with an experienced attorney.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You may be questioned by the judge or a vocational expert about your ability to perform work. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your medical evidence.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. Your case's success depends primarily on the quality of your medical evidence and how well it meets SSA requirements. An attorney can help you build the strongest possible case for your hearing.
